![ISSN 2349-7831
International Journal of Recent Research in Social Sciences and Humanities (IJRRSSH)
Vol. 3, Issue 1, pp: (258-260), Month: January - March 2016, Available at: www.paperpublications.org
Page | 258
Paper Publications
Psychological Problems Faced By People Living
With HIV in the Era of Combination
Antiretroviral Therapy (ART)
Manjula A Rao1
, JohnRamapuram2
, Deepak Madi3
, M ShashidharKotian4
,
Dr. Suphala S Kotian5
1
Counsellor,2,3
Dept of Medicine, 4
Community Medicine.5
Dept of Social Work
1
Kasturba Medical College, 5
Sri Devi College
1. INTRODUCTION
Depression, Anxiety and Suicidal tendencies are common psychiatric problems seen in people living with
HIV/AIDS(PLWHA)[1]. Many psychological and social stressors associated with HIV can lead to depression and anxiety.
25-36% of PLWHA may suffer from anxiety.[2,3]There is a threefold greater prevalence of major depression among
PLWHA when compared to the general population.[4]Psychiatric illness can be an important factor determining
adherence to treatment.The main aim of our studywas to determine the prevalence of Depression and Anxiety among
PLWHA.
2. METHODOLOGY
Study Setting, design & subjects and sampling method:
This cross sectional study done in a tertiary care hospital (KMCMangalore). Study subjects were 100 HIV positive
patients. Convenient sampling used.
Data collection:
HIV positive subjects who presented for treatment were recruited in the study after obtaining written informed consent.
The study details were explained to them. The interviews were conducted in medical consultation rooms by the
investigator. Each interview lasted an average of 1 hour. Depression and Anxiety was assessed by Hospital Anxiety and
Depression scale(HADS).The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) is a widely used instrument for measuring
psychological distress. It was developed in 1983 by Zigmond and Snaith. [5]Anxiety and depression subscales are each
represented by seven items. The items are rated on a four point Likert scale ranging from 0 to 3 giving maximum and
minimum scores of 0 and 21 respectively for each subscale. Sub-scores on the anxiety or depression subscales ranging
from 0 to 7 are considered normal; while 8 to 10 and 11 to 21 are considered ‘cause for concern’ and ‘probable cases of
anxiety or depression’ respectively.
Statistical analysis:
Data was done by using SPSS version 11.5, statistical soft ware.Descriptive statistics were done and the results are
presented as proportions and mean.To compare proportions, chi-square (χ2) statistics were used. A P value <o.o5 was
considered significant.](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/psychologicalproblems-668-161126082408/85/Psychological-Problems-Faced-By-People-Living-With-HIV-in-the-Era-of-Combination-Antiretroviral-Therapy-ART-1-320.jpg)
![ISSN 2349-7831
International Journal of Recent Research in Social Sciences and Humanities (IJRRSSH)
Vol. 3, Issue 1, pp: (258-260), Month: January - March 2016, Available at: www.paperpublications.org
Page | 259
Paper Publications
3. RESULT
Our study population was predominantly male (53%). Majority of them had primary (49%) and secondary (47%) level of
education [Table 1].
In our study out of total 100 cases 77.4% had depression and88.7% had anxiety. Compared to females, males had higher
depression and anxiety scores which was statistically significant. [Table 2].
Table-1Baselinecharacteristics (n=100)
Characteristics %
Gender
Male
Female
53
47
Residence
Urban
Rural
61
39
Education
Primary
Secondary
College
49
47
9
Income
≤ 25000
≥25000
98
02
Table 2: Depression & Anxiety scores among the study population
Gender n Mean± Std Deviation P
HADS(depression) Male
Female
53
47
12.25±2.703
10.77±3.016
0.011
HADS(anxiety) Male
Female
53
47
12.09±2.151
11.74±2.454
.
0.449
4. DISCUSSION
In our study 77.4% had depression and88.7% had anxiety. Compared to females, male had higher depression and anxiety
which was statistically significant. .
In a study from Brazil the prevalence of anxiety and depression was 35.8% and 21.8%using the Hospital, Anxiety and
Depression Scale (HADS) [6].The prevalence of symptoms of anxiety and depression in a study done in Africa was
30.6% and 25.4%.[7] In a study done in our institution depression as assessed by the BDI scale was found to be 43.8%[8].
According to Desai et al 40% of HIV patients in India had depression.[9]
Our study had some limitations .It was done in a predominant urban population and we did not assess factors influencing
anxiety or depression.
5. CONCLUSION
In our study majority of the patients had depression and anxiety.Assessment of mental disorders must be an integral part
of HIV/AIDS programmes.](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
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- 1. ISSN 2349-7831 International Journal of Recent Research in Social Sciences and Humanities (IJRRSSH) Vol. 3, Issue 1, pp: (258-260), Month: January - March 2016, Available at: www.paperpublications.org Page | 258 Paper Publications Psychological Problems Faced By People Living With HIV in the Era of Combination Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) Manjula A Rao1 , JohnRamapuram2 , Deepak Madi3 , M ShashidharKotian4 , Dr. Suphala S Kotian5 1 Counsellor,2,3 Dept of Medicine, 4 Community Medicine.5 Dept of Social Work 1 Kasturba Medical College, 5 Sri Devi College 1. INTRODUCTION Depression, Anxiety and Suicidal tendencies are common psychiatric problems seen in people living with HIV/AIDS(PLWHA)[1]. Many psychological and social stressors associated with HIV can lead to depression and anxiety. 25-36% of PLWHA may suffer from anxiety.[2,3]There is a threefold greater prevalence of major depression among PLWHA when compared to the general population.[4]Psychiatric illness can be an important factor determining adherence to treatment.The main aim of our studywas to determine the prevalence of Depression and Anxiety among PLWHA. 2. METHODOLOGY Study Setting, design & subjects and sampling method: This cross sectional study done in a tertiary care hospital (KMCMangalore). Study subjects were 100 HIV positive patients. Convenient sampling used. Data collection: HIV positive subjects who presented for treatment were recruited in the study after obtaining written informed consent. The study details were explained to them. The interviews were conducted in medical consultation rooms by the investigator. Each interview lasted an average of 1 hour. Depression and Anxiety was assessed by Hospital Anxiety and Depression scale(HADS).The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) is a widely used instrument for measuring psychological distress. It was developed in 1983 by Zigmond and Snaith. [5]Anxiety and depression subscales are each represented by seven items. The items are rated on a four point Likert scale ranging from 0 to 3 giving maximum and minimum scores of 0 and 21 respectively for each subscale. Sub-scores on the anxiety or depression subscales ranging from 0 to 7 are considered normal; while 8 to 10 and 11 to 21 are considered ‘cause for concern’ and ‘probable cases of anxiety or depression’ respectively. Statistical analysis: Data was done by using SPSS version 11.5, statistical soft ware.Descriptive statistics were done and the results are presented as proportions and mean.To compare proportions, chi-square (χ2) statistics were used. A P value <o.o5 was considered significant.
- 2. ISSN 2349-7831 International Journal of Recent Research in Social Sciences and Humanities (IJRRSSH) Vol. 3, Issue 1, pp: (258-260), Month: January - March 2016, Available at: www.paperpublications.org Page | 259 Paper Publications 3. RESULT Our study population was predominantly male (53%). Majority of them had primary (49%) and secondary (47%) level of education [Table 1]. In our study out of total 100 cases 77.4% had depression and88.7% had anxiety. Compared to females, males had higher depression and anxiety scores which was statistically significant. [Table 2]. Table-1Baselinecharacteristics (n=100) Characteristics % Gender Male Female 53 47 Residence Urban Rural 61 39 Education Primary Secondary College 49 47 9 Income ≤ 25000 ≥25000 98 02 Table 2: Depression & Anxiety scores among the study population Gender n Mean± Std Deviation P HADS(depression) Male Female 53 47 12.25±2.703 10.77±3.016 0.011 HADS(anxiety) Male Female 53 47 12.09±2.151 11.74±2.454 . 0.449 4. DISCUSSION In our study 77.4% had depression and88.7% had anxiety. Compared to females, male had higher depression and anxiety which was statistically significant. . In a study from Brazil the prevalence of anxiety and depression was 35.8% and 21.8%using the Hospital, Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) [6].The prevalence of symptoms of anxiety and depression in a study done in Africa was 30.6% and 25.4%.[7] In a study done in our institution depression as assessed by the BDI scale was found to be 43.8%[8]. According to Desai et al 40% of HIV patients in India had depression.[9] Our study had some limitations .It was done in a predominant urban population and we did not assess factors influencing anxiety or depression. 5. CONCLUSION In our study majority of the patients had depression and anxiety.Assessment of mental disorders must be an integral part of HIV/AIDS programmes.
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